Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Overview
The Arts Administration Graduate Association (AAGA) believes in the importance of arts and culture in society. We believe in preparing Arts Administration students to be successful leaders in the arts and culture industry so they may advance the professionalism of the Arts Administration field.
Membership in the AAGA is automatic for all current Arts Administration graduate students and is open to all current Drexel Graduate students. Arts Administration alumni may participate in our events, but are not voting members.
In addition to attending our events, we encourage all members to volunteer and assist in our special event planning, from our Speaker Event to our Annual Art Auction; there is something for everyone to do! Visit the links to learn more about the opportunities that exist for you!
Download the AAGA Constitution
Blog
The AAGA blog is a great way to keep in touch with your classmates, discuss issues important to the arts, and organize you classmates for an AAGA event.
Alumini
Our alumni are well-respected professionals in the non-profit arts field, and can be found in countries all over the world. Since the program started in 1973, we have graduated numerous students who have become notable members of the arts and cultural community. If you would like to speak with an alumnus about their experience in the program, please contact us at aaga@drexel.edu
Yahoo Group
The Yahoo Group provides easy communication and information sharing solutions to members of the Drexel University Arts Administration Program.
Contact Information
All are encouraged to contact us with any questions, concerns, and/or suggestions. You can contact an officer directly via email below or send a general inquiry to:
- Arts Administration Graduate Association
- Drexel University
- 3141 Chestnut Street
- 2018 MacAlister Hall
- Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Fax: 215-895-2452
- Phone: 215-895-6400 (Graduate Assistant Office)
- aaga@drexel.edu
Officers
Meg Clifton Mitchell, President mac322@drexel.edu
The President of the AAGA is responsible for attending Graduate Student Association (GSA) meetings, acting as a liaison between the AAGA and the Arts Administration Department, the GSA and other Drexel organizations. The President helps incoming students connect with current students and alumni, and is available to answer general questions regarding Drexel and the Philadelphia area.
Kim Kindlesperger, Vice President kk395@drexel.edu
The Vice President of the AAGA is responsible for filling in for the President, if for any reason she is not able to fulfill the Presidential duties. The Vice President is also responsible for organizing the Speaker Event.
Laura Keegan, Special Events Coordinator laura.m.keegan@drexel.edu
The Special Events Coordinator plans social activities for AAGA members to ensure opportunities for students to meet, mingle, and network. The Special Events Coordinator is also responsible for organizing the Annual Art Auction. The annual art auction raises money to send AAGA members to Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC.
Monica Fonorow, Volunteer Coordinator mjf59@drexel.edu
The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, oversee, and train volunteers for all AAGA events; will find opportunities and encourage AAGA students to volunteer and affect the larger Drexel community throughout the year.
Kimberly Hassmiller, Public Relations Manager krh56@drexel.edu
The Public Relations Manager maintains the AAGA website and assists with the marketing of the Special Events of the AAGA. This position is occupied by one of the Graduate Assistants.
Divya Janardhan, Secretary/Treasurer dj89@drexel.edu
The officer will take minutes at all board and general meetings; will keep the alumni database updated through the electronic database and Arts Administration website; will oversee accounts and submit check requests and funding proposal(s) to the GSA.
Amanda Collett, Committee Member
Amy Scheidegger, AAGA Liaison
Jennifer Schick, AAGA Liaison
Cecelia Fitzgibbon, Faculty Advisor